Historical Events
Film & TV History
Jane Fonda & 200,000 attend anti-nuke rally in Battery Park, NYC
Baseball Record
MLB St Louis Cardinals legend Lou Brock steals 938th & final base of his career
- Somali constitution approved by president
Famous Birthdays
- Bryant McKinnie, American NFL Offensive Tackle (Minnesota Vikings), born in Woodbury, New Jersey
- Janelle James, American comedian and actress (Abbott Elementary), born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Red [Demetrius Pugh], American rapper (Another Bad Creation), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Catherine Lacey, English actress (October Man, Carnival), dies at 75
1979 Highlights
About September 23, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
- #1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police